Brass Restaurant 'Exit' Sign

A safety-compliant brass 'Exit' illuminated sign with permanently fixed LED bulbs for restaurant emergency lighting. Falls under HTS 9405.69.20.00 as an other brass illuminated sign. Designed for high-visibility in commercial kitchens and dining areas.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+35.0%40.7%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇩🇪Germany5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇯🇵Japan5.7%+10.0%15.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8530.80.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40.7%

If electrical signaling equipment for public safety

Certain illuminated exit signs as signaling devices may fall under Chapter 85 electrical apparatus.

9405.61.20.00Same rate: 40.7%

If wall-mounted lamp rather than sign

Brass wall lamps with fixed lights are in 9405.61, differentiated from nameplates/signs.

7326.90.86Lower: 37.9% vs 40.7%

If unilluminated steel/brass plaque

Plain metal plaques without lights are other base metal articles in Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include NFPA 101 compliance certifications to prove it's a fixed-light safety sign, not a luminaire

Declare exact brass weight and light integration to avoid misclassification as furniture parts

Batch test for RoHS compliance on lead content in brass alloys during import prep

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